Can watermelon food poisoning cause death as 4 in Mumbai die in similar case?

After four died in Mumbai after consuming watermelon, consultant nutritionist Rupali Datta said that watermelon can cause food poisoning and even death in severe cases. She said bacteria can multiply quickly in a contaminated watermelon due to the fruit's high water and sugar content. Diabetes Educator Dr Archana Batra said risk rises when watermelon is contaminated with pathogens like Salmonella.